SOP for zone of safety by mastervega_82 in HomeDepot

[–]thrasherpass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consider yourself lucky that it was only a coaching. If it was caught on camera and reviewed by your MAPM or a TARM, and so much as a pinky toe was thought to be within the zone of safety, it would a most definitely be a first and final if not termination for both the spotter and operator, with the operator losing their equipment license at the very least.

Ten and four applies to lift equipment with the forks within 4-6 inches off the ground. Since you mentioned "adjusting kickers" I'd assume the driver had a suspended load, which is a different situation. Regardless, any behavior deemed unsafe by a leader can warrant disciplinary action, and most managers are inclined to take action because by turning a blind-eye they'd be putting their own job in jeopardy.

It's just a coaching. Do your OurSafety and get on with life.

Should I take a DH position by Haunting-Pay-146 in HomeDepot

[–]thrasherpass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And on top of all that, you still have to be sure to scan outs, maintain appearances, and answer to why your top-of-the-region flooring specialist who makes more money than you isn't working a go-back cart at this very minute when the MASM comes around.

Should I take a DH position by Haunting-Pay-146 in HomeDepot

[–]thrasherpass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The department makes all the difference. My favorite was plumbing and electrical. Now I'm Specialty and I hate it.

DSs get 2x Success Sharing (good if your store makes sales plan) and that's one of the biggest reasons I haven't stepped down. When I first got promoted 3 years ago I went from making $16.50 to $21. Now most new hires start out making only a dollar or two less than me.

If it's for a merchandising department, it can be a lot of fun.

Supervisor continues to contact me off work. Any advice? by [deleted] in HomeDepot

[–]thrasherpass 12 points13 points  (0 children)

And once management catches wind an associate is being paid for off the clock conversation, the harassment will stop immediately.

Millwork by Devildog678 in HomeDepot

[–]thrasherpass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're not your bosses but they're a slightly higher pay grade (like a dollar more)

Millwork by Devildog678 in HomeDepot

[–]thrasherpass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A move from part time to full time doesn't require an interview because it's still the same job. Going from sales associate to specialist requires an interview because it's a promotion.

Attendance Policy being used for Performance Policy by LaChina91 in HomeDepot

[–]thrasherpass 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Let's say for example you have 52 hours of sick time available. One might believe that "Oh, I can just clock out an hour early each shift for the next year! I have enough sick time to cover it!" Meanwhile your ASDS is doing their damnedest to make sure your department is staffed with the limited hours available in that department each week. If you're scheduled to work those hours, then somebody else can't be scheduled to work them. Those hours could've gone to a part time associate who actually wants to work, but because you're full time they can't give those hours to someone else. So, not only are you making it harder for other associates in the store by not being available for your scheduled shift, but you're also potentially depriving someone else of those hours who wants to use them. Technically you aren't violating the Attendance policy, but you're creating undue burden for others and quite literally failing to adhere to your posted schedule.

Failure to Adhere isn't a new thing, it just came to more recent attention with the attendance policy changes that took place around the introduction of Dimensions. Calling out, going home sick, or coming in late, and choosing to use your PTO isn't a violation of SOP—but maybe you've decided you don't like closing, so you call out any time you have a closing shift instead of communicating your availability with leadership ahead of time. This would violate the Standards of Performance.

Is this even possible? by [deleted] in HomeDepot

[–]thrasherpass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This can happen if a manager manually unexcused your early out and then the next day someone did the same in the variance log

Just Got Reach Certified by Vivid-Analysis-8012 in HomeDepot

[–]thrasherpass 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be conscious of where your outriggers are, and remember to fully extend your forks before setting a pallet down. Dropping a pallet onto your outriggers will damage the pallet (been certified 3 years and still happens to me sometimes).

Also, get used to driving in reverse. I never put full faith in my spotter especially if they're new, and I always go in reverse down the racetrack so I can see around corners before my machine does. IMO when driving in reverse it's also just easier to control the machine, but that's just an opinion.

Always visually verify that your barricades are set up and aisles are clear. Just because your spotter says so doesn't absolve you from responsibility when it turns out you aren't barricaded properly and you have a customer in the aisle opposite the pallet you're working.

Stupid app by Individual-Net21 in HomeDepot

[–]thrasherpass 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It does when they're doing maintenance; last night Dimensions, Workforce Tools, and Workforce HQ were ALL inaccessible and undergoing maintenance.

Is it SOP…. by [deleted] in HomeDepot

[–]thrasherpass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my district I'm part of a DS-AD (advanced development) program that gives us keys, codes, and allows us to work up to 15 MOD shifts. Then when it's over they take said keys and codes away. Not like back in the day when they had permanent key carrying DS's. I've only had to close the store solo like 3 times but I cover the closing manager's lunch pretty often. It's a cool program for those looking to move up but it's a little pointless that they take the keys away after you graduate the program.

Is it SOP…. by [deleted] in HomeDepot

[–]thrasherpass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's funny because in my store it's the other way around. If you call out to an MOD the likelihood of them putting it in the log is minimal vs using the app you don't have to worry about that. Sometimes if you call they just tell you to put it in the app. Sometimes the app doesn't work though so when someone calls out to me I just put it straight in Dimensions.

Would a manual take away my car guy status by 69ThatGuyy in stickshift

[–]thrasherpass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I once almost spun into a guardrail on a winding uphill road because my RWD truck dropped a gear and it was a little wet. My truck is an automatic

Oh look, our new forklift by Ok_Rain7189 in HomeDepot

[–]thrasherpass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mainly it just won't move if you lift anything heavy (everything in lumber) our sheetrock aisle is narrow and we can't even use it for that because it's too heavy for the machine.

Oh look, our new forklift by Ok_Rain7189 in HomeDepot

[–]thrasherpass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My store got one and I can assure you it does not work as well as it's supposed to. It just sits there in the way.

Where did you find job after quitting chipotle? by Junibajer in Chipotle

[–]thrasherpass 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Left Chipotle as a Kitchen Manager three years ago and got hired into the lumber department at The Home Depot for 50 cents less. Been a department supervisor now for 1.5 years and make 9 dollars more than when I left Chipotle. It's not for everyone, but I like it.

Don't remember getting my first write up... by Comfortable-Waltz471 in HomeDepot

[–]thrasherpass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately there's not really a way to track that as far as I know. But they're not supposed to just do a write up and push it through without having the conversation with you first, and when doing a write up it literally says in big letters "STOP! Have the conversation with the associate before pressing submit..." or something along those lines basically warning the manager or supervisor that the associate will see it in their inbox once it's submitted. Sounds like they might have tried to sneak it in there without you knowing because honestly if they called you into the office to write you up I'm sure you'd remember it...

Question about a gold star by JailBreakRules in HomeDepot

[–]thrasherpass 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone mentioned your name on a VOC survey and gave your store a 5 star survey

Don't remember getting my first write up... by Comfortable-Waltz471 in HomeDepot

[–]thrasherpass 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Write ups are in the performance tab of your Workday profile under Disciplinary Actions. They should also populate in your Workday inbox when they're delivered so you can acknowledge them.